Think education stops after graduation? Think again! Riiiiiiing! It’s the class bell, waking you up out of your daze and reminding you it’s time to attend yet another class in a subject that seems utterly boring. You persevere, wishing you could finally learn something that actually interests you. Does this sound anything like your high school or college experience? If [...]

While it’s predicted the traditional banking industry will be cutting 30 percent of its jobs over the next few years, the financial technology (fintech) industry is booming. Financial Times reported that fintech grew 11 percent in 2016, making it a $17.4 billion industry. For anyone looking for a career in a dynamic, technology-driven space that’s on the rise, companies that [...]

Since our inception, the leadership team at Advance Financial has emphasized being present and accessible to all employees. This focus on having the right team of proactive individuals has enabled us to become one of the fastest growing companies in Nashville – and in the country. In order to keep our employees happy and thriving, we focus on ensuring they [...]

Have you ever heard the phrase “Teamwork makes the dream work”? Yes, it sounds corny, but it’s true in any workplace. Employees who treat each other with dignity and respect are happier, they stay longer, and they produce better results. At Advance Financial, how we treat our employees and our customers is first and foremost in everything we do. This [...]

Finding a positive balance between work and life isn’t always easy, but finding this balance is important for both employees and employers. For employees, it’s a matter of not feeling burned out and having sufficient time to enjoy the life they have worked to build. And for employers, studies show that companies benefit when employees feel that their work life [...]

As one of the Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies for six years in a row, we’ve learned that the success of our company is heavily dependent on the quality of our employees. Do they believe in our mission and are they equally as invested in giving our customers the best experience possible? Do they have a heart for helping [...]

Before becoming Chief Executive and Chief Experience Officer at Advance Financial, I worked as a nurse practitioner in Tennessee. That training has stayed with me even in running a business. And that’s why, when I stepped into my role as CEO and CXO, I made sure the health and wellbeing of all of our team members was a top priority. [...]